Prism the Lightseer
Mystarans"Light reveals truth. Color reveals emotion. Together, they show us what is real.""
Identity
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Prism seems to radiate light—her skin has a subtle glow, her hair shimmers with all colors of the spectrum, and her eyes reflect light in prismatic patterns. She moves with the grace of light itself. • Clothing: She wears garments that catch and refract light, creating beautiful patterns. She carries prisms and light-catching tools. • Distinguishing Marks: Her touch leaves temporary luminescence. She casts multiple colored shadows.
Relationships
- Family - Light-seers are her family; she maintains no blood relations
- Allies - Other light-seers; artists and truth-seekers who rely on her insights
Personality
- Traits: Bright and optimistic, genuinely loves beauty, surprisingly deep, protective of light sources
- Mannerisms: Plays with light constantly, speaks in color metaphors, becomes distressed in darkness
- Voice: Clear and bright, with a quality that makes people feel hopeful
Backstory
Prism was born during a rainbow and has always been connected to light. She discovered she could read prophecies in light, color, and illumination. She's become the foremost light-seer in Mystara, consulted about truth, beauty, and the revelations that light brings.
Daily Life
She maintains the Prism, reads light-prophecies for visitors, and trains apprentices in light-divination. She spends her days in spaces filled with light, seeking visions in color and illumination. She avoids darkness, as it weakens her abilities and her spirit.
Story Hooks
- 1 Prism has seen a light-prophecy about the party and summons them to the Prism
- 2 Light is behaving strangely in an area and she needs help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Prism provides light-based prophecy and a connection to truth and beauty. Her vision of unified light consciousness creates philosophical stakes while her abilities offer unique plot opportunities. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════